BluBird Whip Hose 1/2" x 5' - K Tool International

The K Tool International KTI72052 BluBird Whip Hose provides a durable and flexible connection for professional pneumatic tools, enhancing maneuverability and extending the life of your main air lines and couplers. Crafted for demanding automotive and industrial environments, this 1/2" x 5' whip hose is engineered with premium materials to withstand daily rigorous use. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance across a wide range of operational conditions.

Key Features

• Premium Rubber Construction: Manufactured from 100% EPDM rubber, this hose offers superior resistance to abrasion, ozone, and weathering, ensuring longevity in tough workshop conditions.
• Lightweight Design: Weighing up to 40% less than standard rubber hoses, it reduces user fatigue and improves handling during extended applications.
• All-Weather Flexibility: Engineered to perform flawlessly in extreme temperatures, maintaining flexibility from -50°F to +190°F (-45°C to 88°C).
• High-Strength Reinforcement: Features a high-strength polyester woven braid reinforcement, enabling a consistent 300 PSI working pressure and a 4:1 safety factor.
• Professional-Grade Fittings: Equipped with durable solid brass fittings, typically 1/2" Male NPT connections, often including a 360° ball swivel for reduced twisting and kinking. Integrated 4-finger grip bend restrictors protect connections and extend hose life.
• Snubber Functionality: Designed as a "snubber" or "lead-in" hose to absorb shock, reduce stress on air couplers, and prevent kinking at the tool connection point, thereby improving safety and extending equipment lifespan.

Applications

This BluBird Whip Hose is an essential accessory for professional technicians and mechanics across various sectors. It is ideal for connecting pneumatic tools such as impact wrenches, air ratchets, grinders, and sanders to a main air supply in:

• Automotive service bays and repair shops
• Industrial manufacturing and assembly lines
• Construction sites for portable air tool applications
• General maintenance and fabrication workshops

Specifications

• Manufacturer: K Tool International
• Model Number: KTI72052
• Product Name: BluBird Whip Hose
• Dimensions: 1/2" ID x 5' Length
• Material: 100% EPDM Rubber, Polyester Reinforced
• Working Pressure: 300 PSI
• Temperature Range: -50°F to +190°F (-45°C to 88°C)